select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is sometimes its better when…

select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is sometimes its better when unpleasant experiences happen quickly. but then she saw an old man swimming nearby, wearing only his trunks and a swim cap. a freezing sensation enveloped her for an instant, but then she felt fine. they stood side by side, half - shivering in the water and half - baking in the sun.

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